Report: Blue Jays, Phillies talking Bautista Trade

[Mr.Baller]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies could be talking a blockbuster involving Jose Bautista.
According to Howard Eskin of FOX Philadelphia and WIP Radio, the two teams are in serious talks on a deal that would see the four-time All Star and two-time home run champion return to the Senior Circuit and the Phillies. It is believed that outfielder Domonic Brown and more would head back to the Blue Jays.
The 33-year-old Bautista has two years remaining on a five-year, $64 million deal with an option for another season.
Durability has been a concern in recent years for the Dominican-born slugger. Bautista missed 70 games in 2012 with a left wrist injury and a left hip bruise saw his 2013 season end on September 4th.
Brown is coming off of a breakout year for the Phillies where he hit .272 with 27 home runs and 83 RBI. The 26-year-old was named an All-Star for his efforts. Brown becomes arbitration-eligible following the 2014 season.
If the Phillies were to acquire Bautista, he could be used primarily at third base as Philadelphia brought aboard OF Marlon Byrd on a two-year deal on Tuesday.

 

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[Rios15]

I like Dominic Brown so I wouldn't mind too much.

 

[Mr.Baller]

Jose hasn't been the leader we wished he would be for the team ... and his been crying way too much recently at the plate
I will take a young player like Brown anytime for Jose who's getting old

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Phillies are f-ing stupid if they do this. 

 

[snipezo]

Stupid on both sides. I don't want Brown, plus I read that it's a fake rumor anyways. 

 

[Giantmetfan07]

in what way is it a fake rumor? I've read the same rumor on CBS Sports. 

 

[Phil The Thrill]

I heard it is fake as well.

 

[snipezo]

TSN is a dumb site for baseball. They fall for every unreliable source they see.

 

[Pugz]

rumors are rumors, most are always false. they help to start conversation.

 

[H-MYK]

I heard it's a rumor. I think Bautista's got some left in the tank. He just needs to keep his emotions in tact.